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Judge hands victory to Westminster councilmember, but political war continues
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· August 27, 2026
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Key points The councilmember, Amy Phan West, was charged with a misdemeanor for allegedly using her position to influence parking officers. The case was resolved when the judge ordered Phan West to take an ethics training course and complete community service hours.
A judge has cleared a councilmember of wrongdoing in a bribery case. The councilmember, Amy Phan West, was charged with a misdemeanor for allegedly using her position to influence parking officers. She was accused of trying to prevent her husband's car from being towed.
The case was resolved when the judge ordered Phan West to take an ethics training course and complete community service hours. In exchange, the charge would be dropped. However, the prosecution later asked to revoke this deal, just before Phan West was set to complete her court supervision.
Further details about the case and its resolution are available. The outcome marks the end of the bribery case, but the political implications may continue.
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Published: August 27, 2026 ·
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